NASCAR Ride Along

Richmond International Raceway

Experience the thrill of NASCAR racing as you ride shotgun with a professional driver in a 600 horsepower Sprint Cup NASCAR stock car at the Richmond International Raceway! Buckle up. You're in the for the ride of your life!

Ride as a passenger in full-size, Sprint Cup stock car just like the ones raced by NASCAR legends such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr.

Race with a professional racecar driving instructor and reach top speeds of 110 MPH!

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About this Experience

Experience the thrill of NASCAR racing as you ride shotgun with a professional driver in a 600 horsepower Sprint Cup NASCAR stock car at the Richmond International Raceway! Buckle up. You're in the for the ride of your life!

Ride as a passenger in full-size, Sprint Cup stock car just like the ones raced by NASCAR legends such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr.

Race with a professional racecar driving instructor and reach top speeds of 110 MPH!

Get ready for the thrill of your life, as you speed around the Richmond International Raceway in a real NASCAR stock car with the NASCAR Ride Along experience!

Your expert driving instructor will whip you around the track at top racing speeds up to 110 MPH in a 600 horsepower Sprint Cup style stock car. Hold on to your helmet- you're in the a fast ride!

Bring your family and friends, and get closer to the racing action than ever before!

About the Richmond International Raceway
Known as America's Premier Short Track, the Richmond International Raceway hosts two NASCAR doubleheader weekends annually, featuring the Sprint Cup Series and NAtionwide Series. This 0.75-mile, D-shaped, oval track has 14 degree turns, a 1,290-foot front stretch, and an 860-foot back stretch. Get ready to experience NASCAR racing from the best seat in the house!

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Essential Information

Participants must be in good overall physical condition, no taller than 6'7" and weigh no more than 280 pounds

There is no age limit to ride, however for safety reasons it is required that participants are a minimum height of 5'0" and a weigh at least 100 lbs

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must give written consent

Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while you are at the track

Some seating is provided, however, it is recommended to bring lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators

Duration

3 or 6 lap packages; time at the track is approximately 2 - 3 hours

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Maximum Participants

1 per car

Spectators

We encourage friends and family to join you, and they may bring a camera to capture your experience! Limited seating is provided, so we recommend bringing lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact your experience provider in advance, especially if inclement weather is predicted! If inclement weather causes cancellation of your experience, you will be given the option to reschedule for another available date or be issued a gift card that you can use at a later date; both of these options will be carried out directly with the racing school. A refund will not be issued due to rain-outs.

What To Wear

Comfortable, casual clothing depending on the time of year. Closed toed shoes are required (tennis shoes are recommended). Sandals, flip-flops and heels are not permitted.

Booking Information

For this experience we recommend booking at least 30 days in advance.

Rescheduling & Cancellations

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation all bookings are final. No refunds or exchanges are allowed once you have scheduled a date. If you need to reschedule, you have up until 30 days prior to your reservation to make changes for a $50 administrative fee. Once you are within 30 days of the event, you are then locked in to that date and time and no changes can be made.

Experience ID

DRI-RIC-0015

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What is the age requirement?

There is no age limit to ride, however for safety reasons a minimum height of 5'0" and a weight of 100 pounds is required. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must give written consent.

Are there any physical requirements or restrictions?

Participants must be in good physical condition, be between 5' - 6'7" tall, weigh between 100 - 280 lbs and able to climb through a 15'' x 30'' window, that sits 36'' off the ground (with minimal assistance).

Do I need a driver's license?

No, a driver's license is not required for the ride along. However, please have a valid photo ID handy for registration purposes at the track on the day of your experience.

No, due to maintaining the track operations schedule, the car for your ride along will be assigned to you based on availability at the time of your ride along. They also match up the best car for you based on your height and weight.

How long will this experience take?

The total experience typically takes no more than 2 hours. However, the exact length of your experience depends on how many other participants are scheduled for the stock car ride along on your particular booked date and time.

What is the policy on rain?

If your experience is canceled due to inclement weather, the racing school will contact you and either immediately reschedule you for another available date, or issue you a gift card that you can use to reschedule at a later date. A refund will not be issued due to rain-outs.

Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5based on 5 reviews.

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My background: 82 years old!! raced SuperVees (SCCA) in the U.S. and a Rallye modified Tacoma 6 cyl in Africa 40 years ago!! This experience was mildly interesting, perhaps the most interesting was getting through the window and back out again. I was disappointed that we didn't reach racing speeds (no sliding). It was sort of like a victory lap after a race!!

— Andrew G, Richmond | Oct 15, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Andrew,
Wow! What an impressive background! Thanks for sharing and we are happy that you were able to add yet another type of racing to your list! I am sorry however, that it didn't live up to your expectations. With regards to top speeds, instructors are typically pushing the car to its limit, but to clarify, were you anticipating the car to drift? I guess I'm confused by the speeds and sliding. All the same, I appreciate the response and inspired by your racing resume! These things take guts, and you've certainly got 'em! If you're looking for something with a little more pizzazz, driving Exotics tends to fit the bill with most:)
Kasia

The experience was very good!! I had an awesome time. The driver was also very good.

— Michael B, Richmond | Aug 10, 2017

The experience was amazing but for 140 dollars I think it should have come with a photo or something to remember the experience by. The driver just took off and there was no time to get photos and it ended so quickly but overall it was a good experience. I just wish sonmething would have come with it to remember it by.

— Jessie H, Richmond | Aug 18, 2014

Raced right through check in to the experience. Everyone was great.

— Dewey L, Richmond | Aug 23, 2013

My NASCAR ride-along was, by far, the best experience I've ever had while riding shotgun. I didn't want to blink because it was so much fun.

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